un·aware
ˌən-ə-ˈwer 
: not aware : ignorant
unaware of the problem
unawarely
adverb
unawareness
noun
Examples of unaware in a Sentence
Adjective
she was unaware of the change in travel plans
Adverb
the predawn attack took the airmen completely unaware
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Adjective
However, there is a major caveat that fans are often unaware of — players must become free agents within a transfer window in order to sign elsewhere outside of one.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Most Americans are unaware of the unprecedented threats that AI may pose.
—Brendan Steinhauser, New York Daily News, 16 June 2025
After seeing her out on the town gallivanting with a few shady characters, Kat's friends intervene, unaware that the teacher is actually on a secret mission at the direction of law enforcement.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 14 June 2025
He had been born outside of the country, came to the U.S. as an infant and was unaware of his immigration status, Mancini says.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 13 June 2025
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“Unaware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaware. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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unaware
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un·aware
ˌən-ə-ˈwa(ə)r
-ˈwe(ə)r
: unawares
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